Obituary of Nicodemus Wack

B I O G R A P H Y WACK: Nicodemus John 'Nick' Wack passed away in the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre, Lloydminster, Alberta on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at the age of 82 years. A prayer service was conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Sunday, May 7, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was conducted from St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Lloydminster, Alberta on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 9:00 A.M. with Father Jan Sobkowicz officiating. Special music was by: Wendy Wack, Raymond Faltermeier, Madeline Robson and Katrina Gibbs accompanied on the organ by Donna Weston. Active pallbearers were: Terry Franklin, Alan McEwen, Curtis Wack, Kyle Wack, Jason Wack and Michael Wack. Interment followed in the Lloydminster City Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster administered the funeral arrangements. Eulogy of Nicodemus John Wack We would like to welcome you all to the celebration of Dad's life we know that you all played an important part in his life and we are glad you could be here today. Dad was born August 28, 1923 in Sedley, Saskatchewan to Ignatz and Annie the 11th child of 14. His first 12 years were spent on the farm near Fuselier, south of Macklin, when in 1935 Grandpa dismantled the family home and loaded it on wagons moving north to the Rex District, where he rebuilt it and it still stands today. Dad attended school at Rex for half a year when he knew he had learned all they could possibly teach him. Dad went on to spend winters traveling and working in lumber camps from Northern Alberta to Ontario and summers back home. In 1952 when his dad passed away he stayed on the family farm to pursue his passion of the farming and ranching life which he has passed on to all us boys. To Dad's surprise the Rex school became an important place when a young lady by the name of Katherine Degenhardt caught his attention. After a short courtship they were married November 24, 1955. The years between 1957 & 1963 were busy with the birth of one daughter, four sons and the building of a new Nelson Lumber home. There was always some form of trouble us four boys were in contrary to Audrey's best efforts. We never did learn how to stay out of trouble but we sure learned how to choose the right switch for our punishment. Over the years Dad would try breaking any horse to drive, at times finding that they weren't all meant to be broke. On one occasion Mom and Dad were dressed to attend a wedding leaving us boys to do the chores with the team. Before Mom and Dad left the yard we had a runaway with the horses and sleigh making a couple of laps in the barn yard then each horse choosing a side of a power pole where they left the sleigh. We always enjoyed taking lunches to the field where Dad spent hours working on the open air tractor leaving him black except for what his cap covered. Dad always love to joke and tease with anyone and he had the uncanny ability to tell stories with a straight face leaving us wondering what was true and false. We will always remember the laughter Dad. Nicodemus John Wack passed away peacefully with his family close on May 3, 2006 in the Dr. Cooke. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Katherine (Katie); one daughter, Audrey and her husband Greg Gibbs and their children Matthew, Katrina, Mary, Anne and Sarah; four sons: Jim and his wife Joyce and their children Cory and Jason Wack and Nicole Beebe with her fiancè Kurt Valette; Brian and his wife Wendy and their children: Bryna, Curtis, Kyle, Victoria, Joshua and Janine; Richard and his wife Roberta and their children Jody and Michael; John and his wife Penny and their children Larissa, Colin and Levi; three sisters: Mina Eglauer, Virginia and Bob Wolf and Toni Hippie and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by: four brothers: infant brother Adam, John, Joe and Adam; six sisters: Margaret Ferner, Rose Keller, Jean Faltermeier, Emily Berghammer, Veronica Gibbs and Katherine Wallis; one grandson Daniel Gibbs, as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Once again we would like to thank you all for being a great part of our lives. We heard it once said that as we stand and watch the ship sail over the Horizon and say, "There he goes." We know there are those watching from the other side saying, "Here he comes." Card of Thanks We would like to thank the doctors, nurses and those who helped take care of Nick. A special thanks to the caring staff at the Dr. Cooke Nursing Home, and to Ruth Kuffner for your help. Also we'd like to thank the staff of McCaw's for all your help, Father Jan for your kind words, the CWL ladies for the lunch, and our awesome choir with Donna Weston, Ray Faltermeier, Madeline Robson, Wendy Wack and Katrina and Mary Ann Gibbs. Thank you to the pallbearers Terry Franklin, Allie McEwen, Curtis, Kyle, Jason and Michael Wack, and all of you who touched Nick's life, and ours too. Thanks to all of you who phoned, visited, sent flowers, food, memorial donations, had masses read and had us in your prayers. You made a difficult time much easier. Katie Wack Audrey & Gregg Jim & Joyce Brian & Wendy Rick & Roberta John & Penny and families Donations in memory of Nick may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre or the Charity of the Donor's Choice.